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Originally Posted by mach4
As I understand it, the biggest problem with a Jeep is clearance between the front axle and the engine sump.
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Yeah I've read aplenty on the sump clearance issues. Luckily, my Jeep already has about 3.5" of suspension lift (I have seen YJs with this amount of lift and stock OM617 sumps) and 2" of body lift, and I'll probably put the motor mounts together with the engine a bit higher than stock (which will also help out my rear driveline angles.)
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Originally Posted by mach4
If you proceed, start a build thread and share your process with LOTS of pictures. THe more info you provide the more responses and ideas you'll get.
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Yep, I've been planning on doing a full You Tube series, as there is really just not a lot of easily locatable videos on the actual swap process. I want to help people who try this swap in the future, as well as get some ideas from people who have already done it.
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Originally Posted by mach4
Oh, and one other thing - make sure your proposed swap is legal where you live. Every state is different and the requirements can vary from onerous to non-existent.
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Luckily, I live in rural Georgia where there are no emissions requirements or inspections, so I do not expect it to be a problem. I do believe Georgia might have a "law" on the books stating that the donor engine must be newer than the chassis, but I have never ever ever heard of that being enforced, and I have spent a lot of time around people who have swapped all kinds of things.